Ex-Pakistan captain and marquee batsman Babar Azam has at last commented on the persisting rumor about his spot in the country’s T20 side, citing that choosing or picking is not in his hands and stressing his dedication to playing in every form of cricket.
In Flames Post Champions Trophy 2025 Performance
Babar Azam has recently been under the scanner after Pakistan’s poor performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. The criticism gave rise to general debate regarding the future of senior players such as Babar and Mohammad Rizwan in the shorter version of the game.
Consequently, both players were left out of Pakistan’s T20 team for the New Zealand series, although they were kept in the ODI team for the same tour. This raised rumors of an impending transition phase for the national team.
Babar Responds Amid Ongoing Speculation
In a private TV channel exclusive interview during PSL 10, while he is captaining Peshawar Zalmi, Babar Azam talked about the rumors surrounding his omission from the T20 team.
“Only the selectors and coaches can tell what they feel about my T20 career. It is my duty to perform — be it T20, ODI, or Test. Selection is out of my hands,” said Babar.
Waiting on Selectors’ Call for Bangladesh Series
After the PCB announced a five-match home T20I series against Bangladesh, fans and analysts began speculating whether Babar would return to the T20 setup. However, the batter has chosen to stay respectful of the system.
“We were told we’re being rested from T20s. Now let’s see what decision they take. As long as God wills, I’ll continue playing,” he added.
His poise and measured answers demonstrate his maturity and allegiance to the team, even with the pressure and uncertainty of his position.
Final Thoughts: A Veteran with a Focus on Performance
As one of Pakistan’s most reliable batsmen across formats, Babar Azam’s T20 future may be in doubt, but one thing stands crystal clear in his mind — to play for the team, irrespective of the format and role. With Bangladesh in the offing, everyone is now waiting for the selectors and their decision on whether they should resume Babar into the T20 setup.
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